Nickel

Manufacturing Term

A silvery-white metal that is very resistant and
stable at ambient temperatures. Nickel is a transition
element that exhibits a mixture of ferrous and nonferrous
metal properties. It is both siderophile (i.e., associates
with iron) and chalcophile (i.e., associates with
sulfur).

Nickel is primarily sold for first use as refined
metal (cathode, powder, briquet, etc.) or ferronickel.